8 Most Important Solo Leveling Characters (Right Now)

Solo Leveling is becoming more popular than ever, with recent announcements of its other media adaptations shedding new light on Sung Jinwoo's Shadow Monarch's powers, transformation, and overall journey to become the strongest in the world. These additional details, unseen from both the anime and manhwa, keep the hype alive and give fans more reason to delve deeper into his legendary rise.

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A New Shadow: Sung Jinwoo's Next Power Up In Solo Leveling Season 3 is coming

Jinwoo gets a new overwhelmed Shadow in Season 3, and it will be one of the best in Solo Leveling.

After the success of Solo Leveling Season 1 and 2, fans are on the lookout for the announcement of the third installment that will continue Sung Jinwoo's historic rise to power. While waiting for the third season to officially kick off, let's take a closer look at the main characters in Solo Leveling right now. These characters are expected to play a crucial role in the difficult journey facing Jinwoo in Season 3.

Sung Jinwoo

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Solo Leveling won't be the same without its main hero, Sung Jinwoo. He is arguably the most important character in the series, serving as its main protagonist pitted against the most dangerous enemies in the world. In the first two seasons, Jinwoo has steadily made a name for himself, proving time and time again that he is unmistakably the one to watch.

Defeating the Ant King on Jeju Island officially established Jinwoo as the strongest S-rank hunter in Korea and Japan. The whole world is keeping a close eye on him, deeply invested in his mystical abilities that allowed him to clear the S-rank dungeon on Jeju Island by himself.

Cha Hae-In

Cha Hae-In is another S-rank hunter to watch out for in the coming seasons Solo Leveling. Although she had a disappointing battle performance against the Ant King in Season 2, she is far from throwing in the towel. Instead, she is more determined than ever to grow stronger and prove her mettle as one of the toughest S-rank female hunters in Korea.

In addition, Cha Hae-In has developed a strong emotional connection with Jinwoo, who, as fans know, has repeatedly come to her rescue in times of danger. If she wants to stay by his side and keep up with his growing power, it's only natural for Cha Hae-In to strengthen her skills. There is more to Cha Hae-In than meets the eye, so fans can expect her to continue to play an important role in the series.

Sung Jin-Ah

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Sung Jin-Ah is one of the most important people in Jinwoo's life. She is Jinwoo's younger sister, so any matter related to her health, well-being and safety is always his top priority. She also plays an important role in keeping Jinwoo's humanity intact, reminding him of the world he fights to protect and the people worth risking everything for.

Jin-Ah is not a hunter, but she is still exposed to the dangers that come with being closely connected to Jinwoo. Although she does not awaken and has no fighting skills, her safety is a constant concern and a motivating factor for Jinwoo's toughest battles. The moment someone hurts her, there's no telling how far Jinwoo's anger will go.

Sung Il-Hwan

Each member of the Sung family plays a crucial role in Solo Leveling, and Sung Il-Hwan is no exception. He is one of the strongest characters in the series, and his strength has been shown to be on par with, if not superior to, the likes of Thomas Andre and the other National Hunters. After all, he is Jinwoo's father and the character that the American Hunters Association often refers to as the Dungeon Monster.

Although Sung Il-Hwan has only made brief appearances in the first two seasons of Solo Levelinghis connection with Jinwoo and interaction with the Frost Monarch and the Beast Monarch is a clear sign that his role in the larger battles against powerful enemies after season 2 will be crucial.

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Ashborn

Ashborn is the first character in the Solo Leveling to recognize and play on Jinwoo's potential as the next Shadow Monarch. Without Ashborn's intervention, Jinwoo is all but dead in the double dungeon, with no chance to redeem himself into the powerhouse he will eventually become.

Although Ashborn has yet to make a full appearance in the anime, his influence on Jinwoo and the system itself is enough to shape the course of events in the series. His trust in Jinwoo allowed the former E-rank hunter to enjoy another life free of betrayal, abandonment, and weakness.

Kandiaru

Too eagle-eyed Solo Leveling fans, seeing Kandiaru during the double dungeon incident was as easy as seeing a predator's eye glimmer in the dark. He was present throughout the chaos at the Cartenon Temple, silently observing the strike team consisting of Jinwoo and his fellow hunters as they fought for their lives.

Kandiaru looks like one of the giant statues in the temple, but he's not exactly an inanimate figure. Instead, he is responsible for guiding Jinwoo's growth as the sole player in the system he designed himself. As long as Jinwoo relies on the system and its functions, Kandiaru will always be crucial to his journey.

Go Gun-Hee

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In Sung Il-Hwan's absence, Go Gun-Hee of the Korean Hunters Association (KHA) acts as a father figure to Jinwoo. He's that old anime character who exudes calm authority and unwavering wisdom, guiding those under his care with both compassion and experience.

As chairman of the KHA, he oversees all hunters in the country, including Sung Jin-Woo. Of course, he can also break some rules for Jinwoo, provided that the strongest S-rank hunter in Korea continues to protect the nation. He doesn't want a repeat of Hwang Dong-Soo, so he does his best to support Jinwoo in various ways.

Frost Monarch Herring

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Between the two monarchs that appeared on Jeju Island, Sillad is the one that Jinwoo must be wary of. As the leader of the Snowfolk, he rules over formidable ice monsters like Baruka from the Red Gate arc, making him a potentially evil opponent whose power and intellect can challenge even the legendary Sung Jinwoo.

Additionally, Sillad is a monarch whose desire to assert dominance over the humans and the other rulers drives his every move to eliminate all who stand in his way. It won't be long before Sillad and Jinwoo cross paths, as these powerful characters are naturally destined to collide.